What is RA 9470 and its meaning to archivist?

Republic Act 9470, otherwise known as the “National Archives of the Philippines Act of 2007 is an Act to strengthen the system of management and administration of archival records, establishing for the purpose the National Archives of the Philippines, and for other purposes.

How do I search archives?

To search for websites on the Wayback Machine, enter the specific URL of the website into the search bar and select Search archived websites in the drop-down. Alternatively, click on the Web icon on the upper left side of the black bar. Enter the correct URL into the Wayback Machine search bar.

How do you search the National Archives?

To use this search, enter a Record Group Number in the search box (e.g., 330), scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click Search. The Collection Identifier search allows you to search for archival descriptions belonging to a particular Collection.

What is the main purpose of the National Archives of the Philippines?

The task of guaranteeing that documents and records are preserved and accessible to the public lies with the National Archives of the Philippines. Its main responsibility is to preserve the primary sources of information on Philippine history, the basic components of cultural heritage and collective memory.

What is Republic Act 9470 all about?

— It is the policy of the State to protect, conserve, promote and popularize the nation’s historical and cultural heritage and resources. The State shall pursue, conserve and promote the Filipino cultural heritage and resources including the documentary records of Filipino culture, history and governance.

What are considered public documents in the Philippines?

9255), public document is defined as “affidavits of recognition executed by the father such as the Affidavit of Admission of Paternity or the Affidavit of Acknowledgement”. The definition of public document as provided by the Supreme Court, however, is not limited to the two affidavits mentioned.

Is the National Archives free?

Free at the National Archives.

Are archived emails searchable?

Emails are still searchable even when archived, and you can see all those messages in Gmail under All Mail. Archived mail is not lost, it can still be easily browsed and searched.

What is the difference of the National Library of the Philippines from the National Archives of the Philippines?

The Library is part of the legislative branch of our government, and the Archives is an independent federal agency within the executive branch.

What is Record Center?

The Records Center is intended to serve as a central repository in which an organization can store and manage all of its records such as legal or financial documents. The Records Center supports the entire records management process, from records collection through records management to records disposition.